Cool "box kitchen" that's attached to a dive bar with drink specials. My wife and I split the chicken nuggets. Buffalo and honey mustard. They were very good and we sat inside the bar and had a few shots and beers. It's a dive bar so you see the hipsters and tripsters all around. Ton of food options that look and sound really tasty. Another cool spot in San Francisco read more

This is a really late review. A few days ago, a friend of mine had inquired where to go in SF for eats while on a skateboard vacay to the Mecca. I looked up all the deets and shared the links, yada yada. Now for the review lol. I think it was 2016 hahaha, anyway, a friend and I flew in from KCMO to head north to do some scissor work *wink *wink. This story lol. We land at 3pm, get on the Bart, get off in the financial district to stow our gear at the Amtrak station next to the Ferry Building until our bus left the next morning at 11. We are greeted at the top of the stairs of the terminal by a dude asking me for a light. I oblige, but he's lighting a joint. We hit his joint and ask him where the Amtrak station is. This dude, says "I'll walk you guys over". We walk, chat, smoke the J. We drop our large bags and get our receipt for travel in the morning. We go walking around, come to the conclusion that as tourists we should just walk around all night long, and sleep on the way up to Humboldt. We hit the Castro, went to that white structure thingy on the hill there. We thought we saw a nazi and we're throwing mean mugs his way before rolling down the hill to i think the mission. We are now on a hunt for a thrift store to buy hoodies that we can destroy for our soon to be gig up north. Sweatshirts were locked down pretty quick, at which point we focused on the next task. We found a liquor store and snagged a pint of makers mark. We then see this Cuban dude hangin at the bus stop, he starts yelling at me "khansas ceety " he loves baseball because he identifies me in my KC hat. Shit, now I'm thinking this must have been 2014 cuz we hadn't beat SF in the World Series yet. Ok, I ask this cat if he can locate some Mota. He says he can and will be back in 5 haha. Homeboy comes back with some tiny little wilded out lady, reached out to hand me what I thought was going to be weed.....it was crack. I said no man i want Marijuana!! He said he would be right back while the lady was trying to talk to me in espanol. We jumped on the bus and decided we would head down to fisherman's wharf cuz we had found a hip hop show at a bar near there and thought maybe we could find someone down there with some smoke and if not catch a beer and a show. We don't have medical cards, and they are required there at that time. So we're cruising down the street and drive past a dispensary. I pull the cable and tell my friend we should shoulder tap folks outside like we used to do for 40's in high school. We're posted up outside by a fence asking strangers to get us weed. Like 5 folks say no. Then, this dude with a curly fro under a ball cap rolls out with a skateboard and backpack, walks right up to us and asks if we were looking for weed. We said we were and he then sells us 2gr of cherry pie, and 2gr of gsc. We pound him up and then he asks us, have you guys ever tried chicken in waffles? We're like, of course we've had chicken and waffles, we're from the Midwest! He says, no, I said chicken IN waffles. Then, goes on to tell us it's confit chicken chopped up and put in the waffle batter. Sliced into strips and served with a sriracha maple syrup sauce. We told him we wanted to check it out. The directions he gave us were wild because it involved fences, ally's, and hidden doors. We were excited for this local knowledge and headed that way. We found the spot. While waiting to order some dudes we're going on and on about how good the box burger was. We get up to the door/window and order box burger to split and an order of chicken in waffles. While we're waiting some cats roll up and order, then start making cocktails on the hood of their car. We roll over to them and chat em up. Next thing you know, we're drinking with these folks and they invite us to some house party their going to in the town. We decline cuz we're leaving in the morning and that could get sketchy on time. Our food comes out and I'm here to tell ya. That chicken in waffles will forever be in my memories!!! The chicken was moist af. The waffle was soft, yet crispy, and the combo of that with the syrup was next level. The burger was excellent as well. I will end this crazy story here and not get into the rest of the bizarre evening where we end up crashing a few hours in a roll off construction dumpster on some old rolls of carpet haha. Epic afternoon in SF with cool ass strangers and a delicious treat, and a story for the books! read more

Best service ever. He referred me by my name once he found out what it was. I feel like he's my buddy. Like we can go hang out drink whiskey together. Actually tequila cause I hear Mexican music. Pastrami tacos and garlic fries are on point!! read more

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This was the perfect late night meal- we ordered the beyond burger with avocado, the Brussels sprouts and the tomato sandwich. The beyond burger was outstanding- the patty was cooked perfectly with tomato, bib lettuce and a delicious toasted bun. The burssels sprouts had this amazing sweet and sour sesame sauce and thr fried tomato sandwich was also simple but so tasty. We will definitely be back for round two soon! read more

Perfect for a fast late night bite! It's a small window beside Tempest and you can't miss it with the colour changing spotlights outside of it. There is a good selection of fun easy to eat items that are elevated beyond what the baseline offering would be. I had the mac and cheese egg rolls which were a delight of textures with the outside being crunchy and the inside being perfectly creamy and smooth. The mac and cheese by itself would've been a hit but putting it in the egg roll shell was a real treat and also made it easy to share. There was a dipping sauce that came with it too but it shone on its own without it. The staff is super friendly. They also accept credit cards so not to worry if you don't have cash. There isn't any seating but there is a little ledge outside so you don't have to precariously juggle your meal while you eat either. read more

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Best food in SOMA! Perfect for picking up food and then going to play pool! Absolutely delicious! everything on the menu is spectacular but I especially love the chicken and waffles as well as their chicken sandwich and tacos! read more

I would have never guessed that this place would be so good just based on it's location and appearance. However, I am so glad my brother found this place because it gave me the opportunity to motorboat their brussel sprouts, cajun fries, and tacos. I also have mixed feelings because I want to know how they make their brussel sprouts so good...every one of my attempts fail miserably. The staff was friendly and down to earth while also preparing our food pretty quickly. You just order at the door, stand off to the side, and make the exchange when the food is ready. My only complaint was that the food felt a touch over-priced, but I also need to realize they are in SF. All in all, the tacos were delicious but I did spend the extra $3 to add avocado. I was happy with my decision. My least favorite menu item we ordered were the taquitos, but they could be someone else's favorite. read more

Box kitchen is literally a door in an alleyway. Very close to the Intercontinental Hotel. I'd recommend this for takeout since they literally don't have any (indoor) seating, which is fine. I had the burger which was great, cooked to correct doneness. Also got the mac n cheese egg rolls which could have used more flavor in the mac, and I really didn't like the dipping sauce they provided on the aide. My friend got the chili dog and fries, and mentioned fries portion was small for the price. Chili dog was good though. Service was fast and friendly, and it smells heavenly standing outside waiting for your food. read more

The dudes here are really nice and the food is always very good, mostly fried menu. I haven't tried everything but I love their take on bar food. Some favs are the Esquites, Mac n Cheese rolls and can't wait to go back and try different items. It is located next door to Tempest which is great since you can bring the food in and eat. The area is not the best but if you're with friends, it's totally fine. read more

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This is an AWESOME late night food spot. It's not sit down (unless you take your food to the attached, equally awesome, bar). The wait was not long even though we ordered practically everything on the menu. Not a single thing was disappointing. The staff was extremely friendly and expedient. I officially live for the Mac and cheese egg rolls and their chicken sandwich. read more

I really want to come back here. We made the mistake of going to the bar next door and not waiting for our food so we ate all of it cold. I liked what I had but it's hard to give a strong review without having the food not which again was our fault. I am hoping to go back very soon to update my review. I do recommend it read more

Wanted to add a review for the Box Burger. It was great. Order one with everything on it and you won't be disappointed. One of the top burgers I've had, that's for sure. The garlic and parmesan fries were ok. Kinda lacking in both the garlic and the parmesan departments. read more

I don't understand the hype about this place. It's a food shack. I see a lot of people mention that they ate inside of Tempest but my friend and I decided to take our order to go. Came on a weekend during the afternoon. While ordering, only one person was ahead of us in line but somehow everyone (including the people ordering after us) received their food first. Was 3 entrees too much to handle at once? Food ordered (~$40): Chicken and Waffles, Hood Fire Nachos, Box Burger Overall, it was okay (tasted like how you'd imagine it to taste) but there was nothing phenomenal/memorable about my experience. Avoid Hood Fire Nachos - didn't like the chorizo or the beans. read more

Box Kitchen - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm really bummed. I came to this place about a month ago and loved it. I went back yesterday and it was really, really, really gross. I had the potato wedges and the pork on it was cubes of the pure fatty parts. The chicken sandwich was completely flavorless and a little pink in the center. The only good thing was the fries but they were nothing special. I give it two stars because the cashier was very sweet. read more

Good but not great and a little pricey for what i ordered just for myself. Maybe ill give em another shot but I wasnt sure why so many 5 stars. I tried the Chicken sandwich, corn dip w chips and mac and cheese egg rolls. read more

This little hole in the wall window is a savior when drinking next door at the Tempest. Quick, easy, affordable, everything you would want in some pub grub. I've eaten here a few times and everything has been great! For the prices the portions are just right and leave you satisfied while chugging down some craft beer and playing pool next door. I think the menu changes every few months - I've seen some updates with the sandwiches in the past, but prices have stayed pretty affordable (yay!). Go. eat. drink. enjoy. read more

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Was in town for a conference and decided to try this place for lunch! It was awesome. Service was quick!, they also had ample seating for a pretty large lunchtime crowd. Location is kinda of on a sketchy street in the downtown area but the food was well worth it. read more

Box Kitchen - Chicken and waffles were amazing! - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

When people think of a "hole in the wall" place, what usually comes to mind is that the place is small, serves good product, and is not very known about. Box Kitchen is a window alongside a building, located directly next to a bar. LITERALLY A HOLE IN THE WALL!!!! It's understandable why their name is "Box Kitchen" because the location consists of the window (box) and the kitchen behind that window. Nonetheless, their food is BOMB'DIGGS!!!! Box Kitchen is located in a small alley-looking area. It is open late which is ideal because I don't know about you but my friends and I are usually hungry after an event or concert hosted in SF. They have a unique menu consisting of burgers, wings, fritters, tacos, elotes, fries, etc. Keep in mind that the later in the day it gets, the smaller the menu gets because once they run out of certain ingredients for something, that's it for the day. People rave about their burgers but I am here to talk about their elotes! Their elotes don't come on a stick. They come in a tray and you eat them with a fork so they are different from other restaurants/places, right off the bat. The corn is cooked in their chipotle lime butter and elote spice, topped with their garlic aioli sauce, radishes, and queso fresco, and is garnished with cilantro. I know this is isn't the traditional way of making elotes but man oh man is it a tasty way! The corn is cooked perfectly. The toppings are not too dense and don't overpower the flavor of the corn. I have come here a couple of times. The quality and flavor of their food has remained consistent. The workers are very welcoming and energetic. Their food does take a few minutes BUT is worth the wait. I think this place is worth a try the next time you're in the area. I hear their box burger and chicken sandwich are good so Box Kitchen should be expecting a couple more visits from me haha. read more

Box Kitchen - Their Elotes consists of corn cooked in chipotle lime butter, elote spice, garlic aioli, queso fresco, radish, and cilantro - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love this place. I've taken numerous friends here in both states, drunk and sober. I've tried the kale egg burger, chicken sando, potato skins, garlic fries, and Thai chicken wings. Everything is deliciously greasy and horribly unhealthy, but somehow you just can't bring yourself to care. My vote is for the chicken sando and garlic fries; the garlic fries come in a huge box that you can slowly work through with a friend, and they are the perfect level of crisp - just don't try to breathe on anyone after. The chicken is crunchy and paired with a creamy sauce, and you have to be careful you don't finish it within a couple bites. The potato skins which come with cheese, pork belly, and quail egg are also so good, but they're accompanied by a good serving of guilt. I haven't tried some of the more daring things on the menu, but I don't think Box Kitchen ever gets things wrong. The wait can get a bit long, especially you stop by at 2am with a bunch of other drunchy fiends, but this little hidden stand in a sketch alleyway serves up some of the best late-night food out there. read more

This dive bar has unexpected, excellent food at a reasonable price. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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It may look like it's in some random back ally, but once you are greeted by the friendly servers you quickly realize this is a diamond in the rough. Great beer/booze selection. Chopped chicken salad was phenomenal. Clam chowder with garlic bread was top notch. The box burger was something to write home about. Did I mention the friendly and helpful servers ... Side note - very interesting art work featuring female genitalia. Highly recommend for lunch / dinner. read more

SO RICH SO GOOD Stuffed Potato Skins - i don't know what cheese they put in there but it was UUHHHMAZING, there was also stuffed with tons of goodies and packed with flavor! Grilled Cheese with Honey - WOW, such a good combination (salty cheese, sweet honey, crispy/buttery bread), but i feel a little hesitant to pay this much. Try making it at home! Burger - super juicy and thick and everything you could want or expect out of a burger you can bring your food over to Tempest and eat, such a good option for late night food in the area! read more

My boyfriend always described this place as a "hole in the wall" and he was not joking. Box Kitchen is literally a counter where you order food and pick it up. There's no "inside" of this place except for those who work there. Great grab and go spot, especially with Tempest next door. Well, they ARE related. It's common to order food at Box Kitchen, find seating in Tempest, and drink beer while waiting. The first time I visited, I got the Box Burger and Garlic Fries. So good! I was impressed by freshness of the fries, and even more so by the burger. The use of a potato bun was most memorable! There are tons of other delicious-sounding items on the menu, including pastrami tacos, fried cheese sticks, and elote. It's rare to find an overall bomb menu where I feel determined to try everything at least once. The partnership between Box Kitchen and Tempest is perfect. You can order food at Box Kitchen to take home or dine at Tempest without fighting the dive bar crowd to eat. I also love that Box Kitchen is open late and tastes amazing whether you're drunk or sober! I'll definitely be coming back more often. Excellent service, too. read more

Pretty bland fried chicken sandwich, to be honest. The fries were ok and the fried pickles were good. The fried Mac and cheese was not any good. A great many folks say this is great food for all those having drinks at the Tempest. Makes sense to me. Not the best if you're sober. read more

This place ! What a gem of a find! Very cheap, food window with incredible and fresh treats ! You can either do take out of order it and eat at the bar next door called Tempest. It's down an alley so you have to know where you are going. We loved it and would def return. read more

I had a vivid dream about this place the other night. I ate here once in 2018. I'm not from San Fran and haven't been to this spot in years but I still have dreams about how amazing their burgers are. Everything here is like beyond. Good shit read more

Pretty weird spot nestled up right next to Tempest. Menu is posted on the door and just about everything is a highlight on the Yelp. Just depends on your taste I guess. Ordered a good amount of food and enjoyed it all. Best thing to me was the Mac n Cheese egg rolls which come with some type of tomato soup dip but I asked for hot sauce and they happily obliged. Tapatio. Smackin. The Box burger was pretty good too. Bun was over toasted but didn't over shadow burger. Also order the Buttermilk Chicken Sando and that fried chicken was off the chain. Fried to perfection and the accompanying condiments on the Sando were on point. Also ordered the potato boats with the pork. Those things were good with a decent amount of Ranch on top. All the food was good. No seats, tough parking, next to a bar, sketchy block and peeps around, long wait but worth it for a hole in the wall. read more

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Found it on Yelp! I got off work late and my friend and I wanted to get some American comfort food late night. Look it up on yelp and found this name with good reviews. Yes, it is literally a window on the street but omg the food is amaze-balls! I didn't want to eat much and the food is heavy handed, so I went for the corndogs. The garlic aioli was amazing and I don't like garlic. Now my friend ordered the pastrami sandwich and it was smashing. I don't like the salty lunchmeats but this sandwich was ridiculous. The flavors inside were perfect with the meat and the toasted dutch crunch roll was perfection. I can't wait to go try something else off of the menu, I'm going to try the chicken sandwich. read more

One of my absolute fav spots to go to, especially on a late night out. Chicken sando is always crunchy and a great bite. Their honey grilled cheese is off the hook. Great balance of sweet and savory that contrasts with bite of the sourdough bread. Customer service is always on point! Go here when you're drunk and hungry... or just go if you're craving a satisfying meal or snack! read more

OMG! Love this little hole in the wall! Came here with a bunch of fwendz ... and lined up for delish food! Here's what we got: (1) Chicken & Waffles - 5 stars (2) Garlic fries - 5 stars! (3) Burgers - 5 stars! Excellent!!! It's one of my favs! **OVERALL: will come back for the chicken and waffles again! read more

Yum! Grilled cheese, add tomatoes. Delish! Garlic parm fries; would ask for extra Parmesan in the future but freshly prepared and still decently warm by the time I got home. Chicken and waffles, sooo good. Spicy with the kick of Sriracha is EVERYTHING. Syrup may have hints of honey, good batter used for waffle. Basically this is a popular selection and well worth your trials. Ordered to go; dine in is a seat yourself inside the neighboring/attached dive bar. We were just hungry and not heavy drinkers but the bar was pulling a decent crowd as well. Would return if in the area. read more

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Personally I felt this place was a bit too slow and too expensive for how fast food their food tasted - and ultimately not that unique. One good thing is that there is a bar right next door so it can work out if you are willing to sit down and get some drinks while you wait. read more

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I've read a few reviews that Box Kitchen is a great place for the "munchies" so I was skeptic if I would enjoy it sober. No seating so I definitely recommend going next door to Tempest (http://www.yelp.com/biz/tempest-san-francisco), the dive bar with your food and to get a couple of beers! Great spot to catch a sports game with a few TVs. After reading the reviews I decided to try the top 3 most popular items: - Chicken in Waffle with sriracha syrup sauce ($8): I was obsessed with the sriracha syrup! I wonder if I can replicate this at home? Small pieces of chicken are literally in the waffle. I was a little annoyed how small this was at first but after the first bite, everything felt forgiven. - Potato skins with pork belly and quail egg ($10): The epitome of cheat day with this order, sometimes you just got to live! Definitely food porn worthy of Instagram. A bit too salty for me though. - Box Burger ($9): Great burger but I don't think it was too memorable that I would get it again. My sober verdict....probably would only come back for the Chicken in Waffles. The guys that work here are super friendly though! read more

Box Kitchen - Food Stands Near Me - San Francisco, California

I think you have got to be drunk to like this place (which I imagine, most who eat here are). The food comes cold and in small portions, also incredibly salty. Not quality stuff, but cheap! Spaghetti bread was stale last two times I ordered it. The chicken waffles are pretty good, but the machine has been broken the last few times I've stopped by. The workers are always very nice and cracking jokes, but that's sort of the only thing to rave about while waiting for your cold food in the icy, dark alley. Who would've guessed that the world's missing hospitality would be found at a little hole-in-the-wall? Oh, and there are cute little mice running around every few minutes. 1 star for entertainment. read more

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Had the chicken n waffles And the burger and fries Been craving the chicken n waffles ever since Portions on chicken n waffles are not that big but filling enough for one and it's a chicken breast not the normal staple but... it's done right The burger was huge but yet I finished it and I don't even normally finish an in n out meal so yeah Yelp my people got this one right plane Ole good food done right read more

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A good home in the wall restaurant (literally). If you're looking to be naughty or have a cheat day, look no further. The garlic fries are so yummy and there's a bar next door. What more could you ask for? read more

O.M.G. Box Kitchen is the bomb! When all the late night food options in SOMA are looking bleak (translation fast food or horrible pizza), Box Kitchen comes to the rescue. This unsuspecting doorway on Natoma is one of the neighborhoods not really hidden secrets. The options here are creative and delicious, with amazing snacks as well as larger plates, burgers and sandwiches. My go to item is the mac 'n' cheese egg rolls. This is exactly what it sounds like, and the tomato based dipping sauce is absolutely divine. I also really enjoy the Brussels sprouts. They are well cooked and full of amazing flavor and texture. You can take your food into neighboring Tempest, or order to-go, both are fine options! read more

What a great little hole in the wall, literally a hole in the wall! This place had quality food, big portions, and great service. If you're in a rush I suggest calling ahead, but if you want to relax and grab a drink order your food and go next door to Tempest. read more

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A hole in the wall... literally! Looking around for some late night eats and found this place on Yelp. The place seemed a little sketchy because it's down a dark alley next to a dive bar surrounded by drunk people. If a place like this was in San Jose, you deeeefinitely shouldn't be there. But this is San Francisco. It's a totally different vibe! First off, the drunk people surrounding the place are pretty nice and friendly. Everyone is drunk, but they're all happy that they get to chow down on the goodies coming out of Box. Second, the menu choices at Box are different from the typical late night fare. Chicken confit? Sriracha maple syrup? Bacon shallot gastrique?? HUH? O_O I'm definitely not at Jack in the Box! You MUST try the garlic fries. The BEST garlic fries I've ever had. Yes, even better than Gilroy. There's REAL garlic flavor. And the garlic isn't just sprinkled on top. It must be in the oil because you can really taste it in every bite of fries! Most of the fries come out crispy, but even the not-so-crispy ones taste good! The roasted potato skins were sooooo good. Roasted potato halves filled with chunks of crispy pork belly and topped with cheese and a fried quail egg. Talk about elevated! I wish every place made potato skins like this! The goat cheese and bacon potato croquettes are also a good choice. The bacon inside still stays crispy in the middle. Love the addition of the goat cheese and the homemade salsa just ties everything together. The chicken IN waffle was a surprise! You might think it's the typical friend chicken and waffle, but instead of making it a knife-and-fork situation, they actually put the chicken inside the waffle itself. Handheld and yummy! The Sriracha maple syrup was a nice touch! Sometimes the wait can be a little long when the kitchen gets backed up, but the wait is worth it! With food like this available late at night, who needs fast food anyway? Move over Burger King, Box is here to stay! read more

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Two words. Potato Skins. Get 'em. It's seriously the best thing I ate on my trip to San Francisco. The quail egg served on top of tender juicy pork belly. It was like a bomb in your mouth. The vendor recommended the Box Burger, it was pretty good but not amazing. It's no where near as amazing as the Potato Skins. The Box Burger is served with bacon so that's a bonus. There's no seating because it's a little take out window, but a lot of people would bring the food into the bar next door. Great place for bar food or drunchies. read more

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